HVAC Trainer in Chicago

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THE DELJO DIFFERENECE ~ A Century of Comfort: Your Trusted HVAC Experts!

Deljo Heating and Cooling, Chicago IL.

We have been making comfort a priority for Chicago families since 1922, dedicated to delivering exceptional HVAC services with a focus on reliability and care.

We're seeking a highly skilled and passionate HVAC Technical Trainer to lead the development and delivery of training programs for our service technicians and installers. This individual will be responsible for creating a structured curriculum that supports both new hire onboarding-particularly for entry-level or "green" technicians-and ongoing technical development. The ideal candidate will ensure our teams are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and certifications needed to perform high-quality HVAC installations, maintenance, and repairs safely and efficiently, all while upholding Deljo's commitment to technical excellence and exceptional customer service in the field.

Our Core Values:

• Great Character & Integrity
• Hungry to Thrive and Success
• Team Like Family
• Do Whatever It Takes!
• Humility-no jerks!

What We Offer:

• Medical insurance with 3 plan options including HSA
• Dental & vision insurance
• 5 Paid vacation days (40 hours) after 6 months; 10 days after 1 year (80 hours)
• 5 Paid sick days
• 6 Paid holidays
• 401K with 3% company match
• Short/Long-term insurance
• Company phone
• Life insurance
• Paid training and opportunities for professional development
• Employee appreciation events
• Team events

Job Title: HVAC Trainer

Pay Scale: $85k-$100k

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging training programs for HVAC systems, including installation, diagnostics, repair, and maintenance.
• Facilitate onboarding training for new technicians and continuing education for existing staff.
• Conduct hands-on training sessions in classroom, lab, and field environments.
• Evaluate technician performance and provide coaching and feedback to support skill development.
• Monitor performance of field technicians/installers and advise them on how to improve.
• Conduct ride alongs with service technicians/installers and debrief with them afterward.
• Continue to build out training facility.
• Create a long term vision for the training department.
• Implement established curriculum and lesson plans in an organized and concise manner
• Setup, manage, and track current HVAC training center furnishings, equipment, and supplies
• Ensure compliance with training center policies and procedures including student safety and
• Evaluate performance and maintain accurate and timely records of attendance, performance scores, and progress
• Demonstrate HVAC expertise in our fully equipped training center
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve training content.
• Support the rollout of new tools, equipment, and procedures through structured training initiatives.
• Maintain a positive and focused learning environment
• Occasional evening classes for extension training

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of combined field and/or teaching experience
• 10+ years of experience in the residential HVAC field within the last five (5) years
• A high degree of knowledge and expertise in all phases of residential HVAC include installation and service
• Strong understanding of HVAC tools, equipment, and safety
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, and project management skills
• Valid driver's license

:

• Experience as a technical trainer or instructor.
• EPA 608 Certification.
• OSHA 10/30 Certification.
• Experience with plumbing systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design.

Key Competencies:

• Technical expertise in HVAC systems
• Instructional and facilitation skills
• Coaching and mentoring
• Adaptability and problem-solving
• Commitment to safety and quality working Conditions
• Combination of classroom, lab, and field environments
• Occasional lifting of equipment and tools (up to 50 lbs)

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